Nearly $540 mln needed for Ha Tinh seaport development by 2030

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration has submitted a draft detailed plan to the Ministry of Construction, outlining the development of central Ha Tinh province's seaport land and water areas for the 2021–2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050.

According to the proposed plan, the province is set to expand its seaport infrastructure significantly by 2030, with 13 port areas comprising 36 to 44 quays.

The total quay length is projected to range from 7,509 to 9,653 m. Cargo throughput via the seaport system is expected to reach between 46.3 and 83.5 million tons annually, including container cargo estimated at from 100,000 to 140,000 TEUs.

To accommodate these developments, the province will require approximately 241 ha of land and a water surface area of over 29,530 ha. The estimated investment capital for the seaport system stands at more than VND14 trillion ($539.5 million).

The draft plan also outlines key priority investment projects, including the development of berths in the Vung Ang and Son Duong port areas, along with upgrades to the public maritime infrastructure system.

Among the notable projects are the Vung Ang navigation channel to be dredged and enhanced to accommodate 50,000 DWT vessels, the second phase of breakwater construction, a storm anchorage system, and a maritime traffic coordination system (VTS).

According to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration, Ha Tinh's seaports handled a total cargo throughput of 34.15 million tons in 2024, highlighting its  regional  growing role in Vietnam’s maritime sector.